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Posse of "Graffiti Grannies" Tag The Town Alongside Master Spray Painters
This bunch of seniors, armed with spray paint, turn bland walls into bright murals with their street art.
87-Year-Old Man Meticulously Carves Cathedral For Wife With Alzheimer's
An 87-year-old man built a wooden cathedral to remind his ailing wife of their time together in Europe.
One of the Poorest Nations Now Tops US as World's Most Charitable
This year's list of the top countries where people are most likely to give to charity and help a stranger has a surprising new name at number one.
9-Year-old Silenced By Politicians Has Changed School Lunches Forever
For the past two months, one of my favorite reads has been a blog started by 9-year-old Martha Payne of western Scotland to document in photos the daily lunches she was being served in her public primary school. Payne started blogging in early May and her lunch photos went viral in days. She had a million viewers within a few weeks; was written up in Time, the Telegraph, the Daily Mail; and got support from TV chef Jamie Oliver, whose series "Jamie's School Dinners" kicked off school-food reform in England.
Dutch Kids Pedal Their Own Bus To School
The Dutch are bicycle fanatics. Almost half of daily travel in the Netherlands is by bicycle. Devotees of the two-wheelers have taken the next logical step by launching what is likely the first bicycle school bus.
Public Wifi Has Quintupled in Europe Giving Free Access to Millions More
Free public Wifi access has jumped from 16.8 million people in 2013 to a projected 108.7 million by 2018 – an increase of 550%.
EU Adopts New Rules to Curb Financing of Conflict Minerals
This new importing regulation will hopefully prevent funding for armed groups in high-risk conflict areas using forced labor for mineral mining.
France Opens World's First Solar Road
This Normandy village is now the home of the Wattway: 0.6 miles of solar road designed to power the town's streetlights.
Greece Ends Year With Surplus; Passes Landmark Budget That Projects Economic Growth
The Greek parliament has approved a 2017 budget that calls for keeping spending restraints in place, while projecting economic growth to continue at 2.7%.
Loving Son Takes Heartbroken Mum on Euro Adventure to Heal the Hurt
Nothing heals heartbreak like a grand adventure – and Carla Brooks is going to have 20 of them thanks to her loving son.
Brussels to Plan Free Holidays for European 18-Year-olds
18th birthdays are a big deal no matter what country you're in – that's why the EU might finally be ready to give youth the gift of a lifetime.
Berlin Senior Uses Spray Paint to Turn Swastikas into Hearts
70-year-old Irmela Schramm will not stand by and leave hateful propaganda in the streets – that's why she brings spray paint with her wherever she goes.
Billionaire Commits $500M to Help Refugees and Migrants
Following a call to action lead by President Barack Obama, this philanthropist is making sure that the future will be bright for refugees everywhere.
Why a German Pilot Escorted a U.S. Bomber to Safety During World War II
Once in a while, you hear an old war story that restores your faith in humanity. A new book explores the incredible encounter of two WWII pilots in mid-air -- a rookie American on his first bombing mission, piloting a crippled aircraft that was missing an engine and a German flying ace who not only saluted, then spared the rookie, but escorted him out of enemy airspace.
Dutch Families Tending Graves Will Never Forget Their American Liberators in WWII
For 70 years, thousands of Dutch families have personally cared for the graves of 8300 American WWII soldiers, bringing flowers on Birthdays and Memorial Day.
Stranger Takes Beautiful Photo of Wedding Proposal and Internet Helps Locate Couple
It was a picture perfect engagement photo almost lost forever, until a frantic Internet search paid off.
Adventurous Toy Ship Sails From Scotland to Scandinavia
A custom-designed Playmobil ship is being hailed for its journey across hundreds of miles of ocean, to the delight of the two kids who launched it.
French Media Refuses to Glorify Terrorists, Bans Sensational Photos
A growing number of French media outlets are banning the use of photos of terrorists in action to prevent them from gaining notoriety.
Glow-in-the-Dark Roads Light Up for Drivers
Glow in the dark road markings have been unveiled on a 500m stretch of highway in the Netherlands doing away with the need for streetlights -- and all the energy they require.
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